Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education