Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs