Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education