Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education Book