Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education