Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Free