Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education