Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses