Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs