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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs