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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning