Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs