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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Books