Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)