Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education