Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List