Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources (OER)