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 investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs