Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About MOOCs