Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education