Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources