Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices