Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books