Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books