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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course