Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)