Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education