Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education Software