Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Book