Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education