Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs