Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books