Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cameroon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free