Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Books