Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free