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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iraq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs