Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs