Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research