Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution