Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course