Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University