Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Book