Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education