Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning