Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources