Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education