Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs