Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education