Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book