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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs