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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books