Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons