Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video