Find out more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs For Credit