Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning