Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book