Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC