Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices