Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Resources Book