Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education