Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Learning Theory (education)