Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students 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 massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)