Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses MOOCs