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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources