Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education