Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education