Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Learning