Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books