Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources (OERs). MOOC classes and similar ventures with open education resources (OERs) are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in nations all around the world to learn from well-known corporate trainers. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are a form of distance learning technology. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are being used successfully? This MOOCs book also investigates active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.

New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all over the world to take online classes. Academics and would like to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. The real aspiration of MOOC courses is to provide teaching and learning to more humans all around the world. This open educational resources book explores guidelines for others who hope to create highly engaging MOOC-based learning experiences. To learn more please go to this MOOCs Book website.