Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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