Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)