Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources