Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs