Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education