Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs