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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book