Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education