Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book