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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education