Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education