Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC