Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs List