Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education