Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Research