Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)