Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning