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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOC Courses For Credit