Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course