Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses