Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources