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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology