Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education