Learn more about this exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs