Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs