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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Free Online Courses