Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses Moocs