Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology