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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources