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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses