Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses