Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational MOOCs