Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education