Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs