Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources