Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition