Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs