Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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