Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)