Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education