Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOCs