Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students 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 topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education