Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses MOOCs