Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education