Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education