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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCs Education Courses