Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education