Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC