Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Higher Education