Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course