Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices