Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Best Practices