Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology