Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University