Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education