Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free