Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free