Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books