Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)