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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Course