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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring 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.

Open Educational Books