Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)