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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education