Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course