Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses