Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education