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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs