Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and 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 we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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