Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning