Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education