Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology