Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOC