Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning