Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education