Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free