Find out more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Massive Open Online Courses