Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit