Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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