Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)