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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning