Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education