Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology