Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs