Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books