Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses The Mooc Revolution