Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Online Learning