Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education