Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology