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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Free Online College Education