Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses