Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources