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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books