Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning