Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses