Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning