Find out more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs