Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) Program