Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free