Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution