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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education