Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning