Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education