Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education