Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs