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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book