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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc