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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education