Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs