Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses