Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources