Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free