Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses