Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Video About MOOCs And Open Education