Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Book