Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) Program