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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source