Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources