Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs