Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book