Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University