Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices