Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List