Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course