Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free