Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses