Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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