Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs