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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning