Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-learning