Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books