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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons