Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education