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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)