Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources