Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Pros And Cons