Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology