Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education