Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology