Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Education