Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs