Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning