Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Instructional Design