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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs