Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Books