Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum 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 new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education Resources