Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses