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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)