Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning