Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education