Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research