Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution