Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education