Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs