Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses