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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About Open Education