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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education