Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course