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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)