Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs