Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book