Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)