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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit