Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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