Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)