Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning