Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning enable people all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education