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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book