Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new 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.

Distance Learning