Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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