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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massively Open Online Courses