Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books