Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning Theory