Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book