Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution