Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses