Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education