Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)