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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Books