Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)