Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program