Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs