Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning