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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education