Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses