Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs