Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning