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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Book