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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning 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 teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education