Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources