Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software