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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course