Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Books About MOOC