Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses