Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses