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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs