Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University