Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education