Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)