Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning