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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book