Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses