Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources