Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs