Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs