Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs