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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free