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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning