Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning