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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses