Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education