Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning