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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Kinshasa) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning