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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Education