Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition