Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)