Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses