Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Education Moocs