Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education