Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses