Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology