Find out more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Educational