Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Technology