Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education