Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)