Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)