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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)