Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources