Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course