Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning