Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)