Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education