Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course University