Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory