Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons