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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Moocs Education