Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs