Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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