Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)