Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs