Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology