Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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