Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs