Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education