Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning