Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning