Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning