Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Open Source