Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)