Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses