Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education