Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning