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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education