Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education