Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education MOOCs