Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs