Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources