Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs