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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses