Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs