Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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