Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc