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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses