Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning