Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)