Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices