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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC