Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course