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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology