Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses