Find out more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning