Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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