Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Electronic Educational Technology