Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs