Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free