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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs