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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education