Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices