Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs