Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education