Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education