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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)