Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning