Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)