Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source