Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources