Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)