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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education