Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)