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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education