Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course University