Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Moocs