Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs