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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources