Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs