Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students 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 variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs