Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs