Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course