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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education