Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education