Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Courses