Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source