Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Books