Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit