Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs