Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)