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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)