Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners 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 many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit