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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Course