Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources