Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs