Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources