Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education