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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning