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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education