Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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