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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education