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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education