Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course