Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)