Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education