Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research