Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)