Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning