Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Resources Video