Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book