Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University