Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources