Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses