Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education