Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology