Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs