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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University