Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources