Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Massive Open Online Course