Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational