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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course