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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs