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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education