Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs