Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources