Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses