Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs