Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses