Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)