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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources