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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books