Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education Moocs