Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses