Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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