Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)