Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education