Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning