Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology