Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Educational Moocs