Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

ELearning