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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education