Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses