Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning Book