Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs