Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning