Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Books