Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently 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 several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning