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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education