Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)