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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs