Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course