Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books