Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses