Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources