Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational