Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs)