Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners 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 numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books