Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)