Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education