Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education