Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs