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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit