Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University