Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs