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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs