Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education