Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses