Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Courses