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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources