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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology