Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education