Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free