Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)