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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs