Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc