Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs