Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses