Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education