Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book