Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)