Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs