Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education