Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs