Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program