Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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