Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course