Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book