Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)