Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses