Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs