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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons