Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses