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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program