Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books