Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology