Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)