Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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