Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit