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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Learning Mooc