Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education