Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course