Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Innovation In Education