Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution