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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course