Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education 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 we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses