Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources