Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs