Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Educational Moocs