Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit