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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education