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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning