Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education