Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not 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 many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)