Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always 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 many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources