Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education