Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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