Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)