Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)