Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)