Learn more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free