Find out more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course