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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education