Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Definition