Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education