Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources