Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research