Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education