Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)